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I Flew 2,800 Miles to Attend No Kings 3 – Was it Worth It?

On October 18, 2025, I watched the news coverage of the second No Kings protest from the Canary Islands. Seeing thousands of Americans marching for what they believe in and ...
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A lighthouse in Lima, Peru

March 2026 Newsletter – Lima, Peru

Greetings from Lima, Peru! Steve and I have been here since mid-January, and on April 8th we'll leave the Pacific Ocean behind and fly across the Atlantic Ocean to the ...
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The Frustration of Being a Non-Foodie Traveler

Well into my seventh decade, I realized I really don’t like many foods. I love Mexican, Italian, and Chinese food, or at least their American adaptations. And of course, being ...
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The ocean, cliffs, and high rises of Lima’s shore

February 2026 Newsletter – Lima, Peru

Hello It’s been quite a while since our last newsletter because life got a bit busy. We spent the first half of November crossing the Atlantic on a cruise ship ...
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Wind and Whim’s 2025 Full-Time Travel Costs

Here we are, well into 2026, which means it’s time for our annual spending breakdown! In 2025, we stayed in 19 cities and towns in 7 countries on 3 continents ...
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Skyscrapers in the KLCC

44 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Kuala Lumpur

Steve and I spent four weeks in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s vibrant capital, in August 2024. We couldn’t have chosen a better introduction to Southeast Asia. Here, skyscrapers rub shoulders with ...
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Six Weeks in Belgrade, Serbia

Steve and I spent six weeks in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, in June and July of 2025. Why would anyone spend six weeks in Belgrade, you ask? We had ...
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Is Belgrade a Good Choice for a Balkan City Break?

Thinking about visiting the Balkans? Maybe you need a break from the Schengen Zone or just want a budget-friendly city escape. If Belgrade, Serbia is on your radar but you’re ...
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Medical Care in Belgrade: Affordable, Easy, and Pleasant

Are you a nomad or long-term traveler who occasionally needs routine medical care on the road? If you find yourself near Serbia, Belgrade might be just the place to get ...
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Looking Back: Beginnings on the Road (and Sea)

While cleaning up my files, I ran across memories from the beginning of our full-time travels. I thought it would be fun to see where we were seven years ago ...
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